WhiteWater Launches Over 60 New Projects Globally in 2025
Another thrilling year of project launches awaits for WhiteWater projects 2025, catering to a diverse clientele across both indoor and outdoor water parks, hotels, resorts, and cruise ships. More than 60 new projects are set to debut globally in 2025, showcasing record-breaking attractions, world-first experiences, and beloved classics, as the WhiteWater projects 2025 team travels from vibrant urban hubs to secluded tropical paradises.
Here are some highlights by region.
United States
Michigan’s largest indoor water park, Bavarian Blast at Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, opened its doors in spring. This park immerses guests in traditional German themes and features 16 water slides, including the world’s first inner tube Parallel Pursuit. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will unveil two Open & Enclosed slides, reimagined from fan-favourite originals, now even more exhilarating with vibrant AquaLucent effects. Soak City Water Park at Kings Island in Mason will introduce Ohio’s first dual-racing water coaster—a Blaster Battle—and a riverside-themed kids’ area.
Further south, Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville, Tennessee, will impress with the world’s first Wall Runner, providing a unique ride experience that extends the zero-G sensation through beautifully crafted arcs. Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites in Orlando, Florida, will welcome guests with three new slides, including a FlowRider® Double and a RainFortress 3. Castaway Cove Waterpark in Wichita Falls, Texas, is gearing up for a new Whizzard 4-Lane Mat Racer. In Texas, San Antonio Zoo is implementing Vantage, WhiteWater’s guest engagement and attractions management platform, to enhance visitor experiences and streamline operations. Moving west, Surf Shack will bring beach vibes to Colorado Springs, Colorado, featuring a FlowRider Double as the centrepiece of the recreation facility. Over in the Pacific, Wet’n’Wild Hawaii in Kapolei will thrill guests with two High-Speed AquaTubes, complete with flashing lights and rumbling sound effects, reaching speeds of up to 26 mph (42 km/h).
Latin America and the Caribbean
In Brazil, Beach Park in Aquiraz celebrated the launch of the world’s tallest water coaster—a Master Blaster named “Surreal” that launches from a height of 92 feet (28 meters). Down in Olímpia, Thermas dos Laranjais will thrill guests with an epic tower named Nações, featuring two 6-person raft rides, each starting with a Family Blaster and showcasing impressive water slide features.
Regionally, several hotels and resorts are enhancing their offerings with more aquatic amenities, including Hotel Xcaret Mexico in Riviera Maya, which is expanding with new guest suites and a tower featuring five water slides.
EMEA – Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hotels and resorts in the EMEA region are also recognising the benefits of adding water park amenities. Cheval Blanc Seychelles kicked off the year with a FlowRider Double—the second of its luxury properties to offer this skill-based attraction. Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya province, Turkey, will entice both new and returning guests with two towers, featuring body slides, inner tube slides, and raft rides—a total of 13 attractions, along with kids’ slides and an AquaPlay 1750 equipped with Life Floor.
In the UAE, Grand Hyatt Dubai will unveil a 215,278 square-foot (20,000 square-meter) urban oasis featuring 15 attractions, including water slides, a splash pad, a wave pool, and a FlowRider Triple. Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi will celebrate one of the most anticipated project openings this year: an expansion featuring 18 new rides across 181,910 square feet (16,900 square meters), including the country’s highest water slide and the first water-based amusement ride—a Shoot the Chute—integrated into a water slide complex.
Later in the year, Funtasia Drogheda, a large leisure complex in Ireland, will open a Master Blaster and a Parallel Pursuit at its Pirates Cove Waterpark, ensuring more non-stop indoor fun.
APAC
In China, Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort will grand open its outdoor Water World after launching the indoor section last autumn. Dream Space Water Park will debut as the largest water park in the mega city of Chongqing, featuring all water slides, aquatic play, and wave equipment supplied by WhiteWater. This includes 40 water slides, a 118-foot (36-meter) Double Wave Pool, an AquaCourse 180, and a FusionFortress 17—the world’s largest aquatic play structure.
Looking south, Water World at Ocean Park Hong Kong is enhancing its aquatic play area with Life Floor, reflecting the region’s focus on improving and refurbishing existing attractions. At Waterbom Bali in Indonesia, three new kids’ slides will open this year, following the introduction of a Mini Boomerango to complement its adult-sized version. Heading over to New Zealand, H2O Xtream, a municipal aquatic centre in Upper Hutt, has opened three exciting AquaTubes.
Cruise Industry
On the high seas, Aroya Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s first cruise line, embarked on its maiden voyage in mid-December 2024, featuring the first AquaForms aquatic play structure on a ship—an AquaForms 5—along with AquaSplash Toys and Life Floor. MSC World America was christened in April 2025, showcasing an Adventure Trail on board. Later this year, a FlowRider Double will be featured on the Star of the Seas in WhiteWater’s 24th collaboration with Royal Caribbean Cruises.
In July, Carnival Cruise Line will welcome the first ship to Celebration Key in The Bahamas, its first exclusive destination built for Carnival guests. WhiteWater is providing two AquaTubes integrated into what will be an iconic “Suncastle” welcoming guests, along with a stunning splash pad featuring Life Floor.
World-Class Attractions for Extraordinary Guest Experience
“The volume of projects WhiteWater delivers each year, with 2025 being no exception, speaks to the quality our team produces. Time and again, we fulfil our client’s ambitions to elevate their guest experience,” stated Onno Meeter, President, Water Parks. “Across various venue types, including over a dozen in hotels and resorts, these projects demonstrate that creativity takes many forms. Sometimes it’s about creating the biggest and fastest; more often, it’s about providing the best overall experience with the right ride mix for everyone while also making operations smarter. WhiteWater is proud to play a vital role in helping clients achieve just that.”
